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The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be. - Konrad Lorenz
	Hemibouvier Bouvie puppy

Bouvier des Flandres adult
"Ruby"

The Bouvier des Flandres came from the Flanders region of Belgium. He was originally bred to herd and drive cattle to market and pull carts.

Bouviers have been used as guard dogs, police dogs, and guide dogs for the blind.

During World War I, this loyal and courageous dog carried messages across enemy lines and rescued the wounded. As a result of his bravery, the breed was nearly wiped out by the end of WWI.

Standing not more than 27.5 inches tall at the shoulder, the Bouvier is a strong, powerfully built, rugged dog with a thick, harsh, double-coat. His coat ranges from fawn to black and requires regular brushing.

The Bouvier is alert, responsive, agile, and spirited. He projects a calm and steady manner and loves the company of people. The Bouvier makes an excellent guard and watch dog as he is very protective of his family. Although he makes a gentle companion for children, especially when socialized early, he may be intolerant of children outside the family.

An intelligent dog, the Bouvier needs lots of space and prefers to be put to work. He needs a firm, strong leader and plenty of exercise. He does best in a rural environment. Due to his size, he is not suited to cramped quarters and should have a fenced backyard.

Resources

Buying a Puppy
Dog Titles
Disaster Proofing

Clubs and Organizations

Bouvier des Flandres Club of Canada Inc.

Alberta Bouvier des Flandres Club

Club de Bouvier des Flandres du Quebec

CanaDogs.com Breeders

CKC Bouvier des Flanders Breed Standard

Photos displayed above courtesy of:
Helmut Gabber, Hemibouvier
Ontario

British Columbia	Kennel/Website
Janice and Sandra Brind 25159 19th Avenue Aldergrove, BC V4W 2E6 (604) 857-1001 Email: brocade@telus.net	Brocade Bouviers

Alberta	Kennel/Website
Holly Morelli Box 7 Site 19 RR#1 Red Deer, AB T4N 5E1 (403) 588-7989 Email: hmorelli@xplornet.com	BIGBEAR KENNELS

Ontario	Kennel/Website
Helmut Gabber 786 Stirling Avenue South Kitchener, ON N2M 3K3 (519) 741-8580 Email: hemi.hd@rogers.com	Hemibouvier

Colleen Smith-Wilson RR#2 Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0 (705) 426-9944 Email: amtrak@accel.net	Amtrak Kennels Reg'd

Nova Scotia	Kennel/Website
Jeffery Hall 1771 Pockwock Road, Comp. 11 Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1P2 (902) 835-6496 Email: bapkek@netcom.ca	Bapkek Bouviers

Hemsworth and Amirault Chester, NS B0J 1J0 (902) 499-8830 Email: tmy_secret@hotmail.com	Willy Walker Bouviers

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Rescue

Ontario Bouvier Rescue

Did you know?

During the excavations
at Pompeii which
was destroyed when
Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, workers found the body of a dog lying across a child, apparently trying to protect the youngster.

Legend has it that he was wearing a medallion that noted that he had saved his young master three times.